Ryan Brunt, the teenage forward, scored the goal that ensured Bristol Rovers
continued their climb away from the relegation zone. John Ward, the manager
who signed Brunt from Stoke City last month, said: “We need to work from a
solid base to get results because we are not confident enough to go out and
play open football at the minute. Ryan has been a key part in that by
holding the ball up and tirelessly working the channels for us.” Tom Parkes,
a 21-year-old defender, was again impressive as Rovers dealt with Wycombe’s